49 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

Off market apr 2006 for $1.1M

$2,224,293

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,026/mo

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3,522

sq ft

49 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

1.06 acresLot Size

$632Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lynda Surdam • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Manchester

Bought with Mary Pruett • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Manchester

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•Source:MLS PIN #70284030

Redfin Estimate

$2,224,293

$1.1M since sold in April 2006$4,000 since September

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B
4 beds2.5 baths3,767 sq ft
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$1,075,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,316 sq ft
7 Hidden Ledge, Manchester by the Sea, MA 01944
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D
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E
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Market trends in 01944, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.8%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$693K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

2 days MoM

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1 MoM

New listings for sale

$999,000
4 beds2 baths2,106 sq ft
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$1,399,000
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Sale history for 49 Forster Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70284030

Apr 14, 2006

Sold

$1,100,000

$312/sq ft

Feb 10, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Oct 25, 2005

Listed

$1,195,000

$339/sq ft

MLS PIN #30573258

Jun 28, 2002

Sold

$897,000

$255/sq ft

May 5, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Jan 17, 2002

Listed

$948,000

$269/sq ft

MLS PIN #30327617

Jun 1, 1999

Sold

$388,000

$110/sq ft

May 2, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Apr 28, 1999

Listed

$395,000

$112/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 20, 1991

Sold

$277,000

$79/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,472 (+6.7%)

$541,500 + $750,200

$1,291,700

2022

$12,630 (+2.8%)

$496,500 + $695,000

$1,191,500

2021

$12,286 (+4.2%)

$496,500 + $621,400

$1,117,900

2020

$11,788 (+8.3%)

$417,800 + $589,700

$1,007,500

2019

$10,887 (+1.8%)

$406,500 + $563,000

$969,500

2018

$10,694 (+0.3%)

$406,500 + $563,000

$969,500

2017

$10,665 (+6.2%)

$406,500 + $563,000

$969,500

2016

$10,038 (+4.2%)

$361,500 + $545,300

$906,800

2015

$9,638 (−3.3%)

$361,500 + $527,600

$889,100

2014

$9,966 (−0.8%)

$429,000 + $524,700

$953,700

2013

$10,051 (+4.0%)

$449,200 + $507,100

$956,300

2012

$9,668 (+9.0%)

$449,200 + $507,100

$956,300

2011

$8,869 (+7.2%)

$474,000 + $507,100

$981,100

2010

$8,273 (+2.7%)

$474,000 + $542,400

$1,016,400

2009

$8,054

$417,100 + $559,200

$976,300

Tax history for 49 Forster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,472 (+6.7%)

$541,500 + $750,200

$1,291,700

2022

$12,630 (+2.8%)

$496,500 + $695,000

$1,191,500

2021

$12,286 (+4.2%)

$496,500 + $621,400

$1,117,900

2020

$11,788 (+8.3%)

$417,800 + $589,700

$1,007,500

2019

$10,887 (+1.8%)

$406,500 + $563,000

$969,500

2018

$10,694 (+0.3%)

$406,500 + $563,000

$969,500

2017

$10,665 (+6.2%)

$406,500 + $563,000

$969,500

2016

$10,038 (+4.2%)

$361,500 + $545,300

$906,800

2015

$9,638 (−3.3%)

$361,500 + $527,600

$889,100

2014

$9,966 (−0.8%)

$429,000 + $524,700

$953,700

2013

$10,051 (+4.0%)

$449,200 + $507,100

$956,300

2012

$9,668 (+9.0%)

$449,200 + $507,100

$956,300

2011

$8,869 (+7.2%)

$474,000 + $507,100

$981,100

2010

$8,273 (+2.7%)

$474,000 + $542,400

$1,016,400

2009

$8,054

$417,100 + $559,200

$976,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.06 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,684

Year built

1956

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

2016893

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 399
Length: 21
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 288
Length: 18
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 120
Length: 15
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Balcony / Deck,Hot Tub / Spa

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 63
Length: 9
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 40
Length: 8
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 336
Length: 21
Width: 16
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 405
Length: 15
Width: 27
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 323
Length: 17
Width: 19
Level: First

Office Room Information
Area: 150
Length: 10
Width: 15
Level: First

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Office, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,522
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered
Exterior Features: Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.06
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,900
Tax Year: 2006

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Private Sewer, Private Sewerage
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Pine to Bennett to Forster
UnparsedAddress: 49 Forster Road, Manchester MA 01944

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,684
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.06 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2016893

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Manchester Memorial Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

8/10

Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

8/10

Manchester Essex Regional High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Manchester by the Sea, MA • 01944

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.4 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$2.11M – $2.56M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3666 Sq. Ft.	$2,758,833
51 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2330 Sq. Ft.	$1,277,875

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5941 Sq. Ft.	$3,612,118
52 Forster Rd, Manchester By The Sea, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$912,032

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39 Forster Rd, Manchester by the Sea, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3921 Sq. Ft.	$2,249,811
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